[NFBofSC] FW: Press Release: Access Technology Affordability Act Introduced in the Senate

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2023 5:01 PM
To: Steve Cook <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
Subject: Press Release: Access Technology Affordability Act Introduced in
the Senate

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National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access
Technology Affordability Act in the Senate

Baltimore, Maryland (May 8, 2023): The National Federation of the Blind, the
transformative advocacy organization of blind Americans, applauds the
introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023 (S. 1467) in
the United States Senate by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). Senators John Boozman
(R-AR), Ron Wyden (D-Or), and Todd Young (R-IN) are original co-sponsors of
the bill. This legislation removes an education and employment barrier
commonly experienced by blind Americans who cannot afford the high cost of
access technology by creating a refundable tax credit in the amount of
$2,000 to be used over a three-year period to offset the cost of these
technologies.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"My wife, my two daughters, and I are all blind, and the children's
technology needs will increase as they complete their education and start
their careers. My family is not unique; blind people across the nation face
this challenge, and this legislation will provide critical assistance. We
thank and commend Senators Cardin, Boozman, Wyden, and Young for being
champions of this act, which will help give blind people the technology they
need to live the lives they want."

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About the National Federation of the Blind 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and
support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing
vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership
and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and
divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. We believe in
the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them
into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at nfb.org
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CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org
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